The Center for Woodstock History

Mission Statement

The purpose of this Society shall be to acquire and preserve historical knowledge and materials of Woodstock, CT.
It shall promote this history by every feasible means to as wide an audience as possible.

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Research & Inquiries

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For Land records and ownership of property from previous years we suggest that you contact the town hall in Woodstock, who have a comprehensive account of all property and land ownership records of the area. Once you have historical names and locations of property, the society can help you research more information.

Research inquiries and appointments: Please email: welcome@centerforwoodstockhistory.com

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The Original Woodstock

The Town of Woodstock was originally settled in 1686 as New Roxbury by thirteen men (the Goers) from Roxbury, Massachusetts and became the first town in present day Windham County. Thirty families followed the Connecticut Path west from Boston and settled in Wabbaquasset. The first homesteads were set up on Plaine Hill and the Westward Hill. Located on the conjunction of three Indian trails, the area was frequented by traders and was situated on the "great road from Hartford to Boston, and on the road from Providence to Albany." Woodstock has thrived since the early days and has played its part in history.  The Commons served as assembly sites for troops during the American Revolution, The War of 1812, and the Civil War. Roseland Cottage hosted Presidential visits in the nineteenth century. Please visit the Woodstock Historical Society Welcome Center next time you are in town and learn more about the fascinating history of our early New England town.

For more information about Woodstock today please refer to: https://www.woodstockct.gov/

Thank you to the Quiet Corner Garden Club for holiday wreath decorations.